Sama Veda

FIRST PART

BOOK II

Chapter I

Decade II Agni

1

Sing forth to him the holy, most munificent, sublime with his refulgent glow,
To Agni, ye Upastutas

2

Agni, he conquers by thine aid that brings him store of valiant sons and does great deeds,
Whose bond of friendship is thy choice

3

Sing praise to him the Lord of light! The Gods have made the God to be their messenger,
To bear oblation to the Gods.

4

Anger not him who is our guest! He is the bright God Agni, praised by many a man,
God Hotar, skilled in sacrifice.

5

May Agni, worshipped, bring us bliss: may the gift, blessed one! and sacrifice bring bliss.
Yea, may our eulogies bring bliss.

6

Thee have we chosen skilfullest in sacrifice, immortal Priest among the Gods,
Wise finisher of this holy rite.

7

Bring us that splendour, Agni, which may overcome each greedy fiend in our abode,
And the malicious wrath of men!

8

Soon as the eager Lord of men is friendly unto Manu's race
Agni averteth from us all the Rakshasas!